Best Romantic Restaurants in Southwest Portland

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1. Chart House Restaurant - Portland

4.6

Exceptional(6580)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 78 times today

Chart House in Portland is a romantic haven, known for its spectacular views, fine dining, and unique seafood menu. Guests praise its 'fantastic ambiance', 'fantastic food', and 'fantastic service'. The restaurant is highly recommended for 'special occasions' and 'romantic dinners', with reviewers highlighting the 'beautiful view', 'personalized menus', and 'classy atmosphere'. Chart House offers the ideal setting for an unforgettable date night.

2. L'Orange

4.9

Exceptional(78)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 13 times today

Named one of the New York Times America's Best Restaurants 2024! Tucked away upstairs in a charming old storefront and voted one of Portland's 'Best New Restaurants' in 2023, L'Orange features an intimate dining space that beckons you to immerse yourself in a different era. Chef Joel Stocks and his talented team will guide your palate through adventurous dishes that blend European culinary traditions with the finest local ingredients. Experience the taste of "Old Portland" with every bite. Enhance your dining experience with a thoughtfully curated selection of wines, personally chosen by Owner/Winemaker Jeff Vejr and his team. While our wine list boasts a European focus, we also showcase a variety of local wines, including the exceptional offerings from Jeff's own Golden Cluster label. Join us at L'Orange for a taste of history, innovation, and the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest!

3. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5596)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 57 times today

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

4. Janken

4.8

Exceptional(1003)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Pearl District

Booked 49 times today

Janken is the perfect place for a romantic dinner. The reviews rave about its beautiful ambiance and professional service, perfect for a special occasion. It's often described as a stylish setting with amazing food, great cocktails, and fantastic presentation. Plus, the creative Japanese-Korean fusion cuisine adds a unique touch to the dining experience.

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5. Portland City Grill

4.5

Awesome(9415)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 109 times today

Take in the sweeping city and landscape views. Sip a standout wine or craft cocktail. Dazzle your palate with seafood inspired by Northwest, Island or Asian milieus; an expertly prepared steak; farm-fresh salad; or another memorable dish. Our attentive staff will make you feel at home—in our rarefied air 30 floors above Portland.

6. NORMANDIE

4.8

Exceptional(97)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Southeast Portland

Booked 30 times today

Welcome to NORMANDIE! With simple ingredients and bold flavors, Normandie has created a name for itself within the Central Eastside’s lauded food scene. Normandie is a neighborhood bistro that combines French inspiration with the bounties of the Pacific Northwest. Expect a flavor-forward food menu with global ingredients, Pacific Northwest oysters, as well as an inventive cocktail program. Normandie is great spot for date night and happy hour diners alike. Our menu changes frequently, as we bring fresh, seasonal plates to our guests. Please contact us directly if you're not seeing availability for the size you're looking for.

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7. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(164)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 32 times today

Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor. Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.

8. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(163)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northwest Portland

Booked 32 times today

Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles. We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.

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9. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

4.9

Exceptional(7372)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Northwest Portland

Booked 87 times today

For more than 8 decades we have been offering guests the best steaks in town, providing impeccable service with an unmatched wine list. With over 80 years of continuous family ownership, RingSide Steakhouse is a legend in the world of steakhouses. Start with RingSide's world famous onion rings...a recipe that is a closely held family secret. Choose a steak from a menu offering a variety of USDA Prime selections that are aged a minimum of four weeks and hand cut on the premises. Choose a wine from more than 900 labels. Wine Spectator has recognized RingSide Steakhouse yearly with its Best of Award of Excellence since 2001.

10. República

4.8

Exceptional(883)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Pearl District

Booked 4 times today

James Beard-nominated, Chef's Prix Fixe Tasting Experience by Executive Chef Jose Camarena, recontextualizes Mexican cuisine and culture through Storytelling. We exclusively offer a prix fixe tasting menu experience, with 7-Course and a 10-Course options. Both experiences are meant to honor the complex history that created each dish, as well as leave a lasting impact on all those who taste this beautiful food and listen to our stories. República is a tasting menu-only restaurant. We offer a 7-course menu at $128 or a 10-course menu at $150 per person. We kindly require all guests to disclose all dietary restrictions and allergies prior to their reservation. We are unable to accommodate allergies to nightshades, chile, allium, rice . Additionally we are not a gluten free kitchen and are unable to provide nut and seed free diners. Please note our menu offerings change daily.What you see below, is NOT our current menu.

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Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
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We had a wonderful dinner. Our table was perfect, our waiter was awesome. The food was wonderful as always. This is our go to restaurant when entertaining out of town guests.
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Portland City GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.5
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teri
Portland / Oregon •106 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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Chart House Restaurant - PortlandPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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4.6
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Gaye
New Mexico •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Love the way this spot is somewhat a hidden jewel. We sat at the bar and the fun and knowledgeable service was tops. That chicken liver mousse pate was like butter;smooth and perfectly seasoned. I want more! Next we had the sturgeon, cauliflower and gnocchi. All was superb. I want to go back next week. Not a thing was less than 5 stars.
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L'OrangePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Southeast Portland
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nathalie
Portland / Oregon •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had and amazing time. The food was exquisite, the angelHair pasta with caviar and truffle was to die for. Every dish was so flavorful and right portions. Ended with desert that was also just amazing. Can’t wait to go back
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JankenPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Pearl District
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4.8
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Davidvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
When we travel from Seattle to Portland we always try to have a dinner at Nostrana, The food is simply prepared and perfect every time we have had dinner. They serve a wide range of people from dating couples to oldsters like us. Drinks and wine also very well chosen and well prepared. Service is attentive. Be sure to get a reservation ! Dr David Celio
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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97 restaurants available nearby

1. Chart House Restaurant - Portland

2. L'Orange

3. Nostrana

4. Janken

5. Portland City Grill

6. NORMANDIE

7. Mediterranean Exploration Company

8. Dolly Olive

9. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

10. República

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